Jeff Stark
Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, IUPAT District Council 82
One of the great benefits of our Healthcare Insurance is the addition of TEAM. TEAM is a resource largely untapped by the members and their dependents. Several years ago, I remember looking online for a primary care physician and not really knowing what I was looking for. I wanted someone who would be easily accessible to and from work, but at the same time, I wanted to make sure that they were not guilty of any violations or constantly being disciplined by any regulatory agencies. I put it off for months until I realized finding a primary care physician or any other kind of healthcare provider is a service that TEAM provides. At no additional cost to me or the healthcare fund, TEAM immediately looked for a provider located between my home and work. They conducted medical background checks on all the candidates and verified that they were accepting new patients and were in network. I chose my primary provider from the candidates that TEAM found, and have had the same provider ever since.
Recently, my daughter noticed a dark colored area just inside my ear. I told her I think it is dry skin, she disagreed, and took a picture and showed me. The dark spot was not uniform in shape and was very worrisome. I called TEAM and asked if they could assist in getting me into a dermatologist, as I knew it would take time to call around trying to figure out who could see me as soon as possible. TEAM went right to work, and I was able to see a dermatologist within 48 hours. Everything was fine, but I was grateful that the service we have with TEAM allowed me to feel at ease so quickly. I am listing in this article some bullet points of how TEAM can help you, should you need it. The services that I am listing are a NO-COST service. It is included with your Healthcare Plan.
Please take advantage of the services listed below.
Medical Services to help you with:
- Understanding your medical diagnosis and medications
- Finding high-quality health care providers
- Advice on getting you the best care for your existing conditions
- Coordination of care for all pre- and post-surgical conditions
- Coverage and Claims concerns
- Approvals and Denials
Nutrition and Wellness Coaching:
- Assistance with maintaining or losing weight
- Managing a new health condition, like diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol
- Providing support for making healthy lifestyle changes
Behavioral Health Counseling:
- Alcohol or Drug Problems
- Depression/Anxiety
- Relationship Challenges
- Stress Management
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Crisis Management
Care Coordination Services to help with Work/Life Balance:
- Food, Housing, and Transportation resources
- Childcare
- Financial & Legal Counseling
- Domestic Violence resources
- Find Treatment Centers
- Mental Health Providers for long-term care
Our health is the most important resource we have. Thanks to TEAM’s service, all members, students, and staff have a dedicated group of professionals to help lighten the load and make navigating the healthcare system a much smoother and faster process. I encourage everyone to use these resources to their advantage and call the TEAM next time you have any health or wellness needs. All TEAM Services are free to members, spouses, and eligible dependents.
Jeff Stark
BM/ST
JORDAN FRY
Director of Servicing, Business Representative for Local 61
Progress Through Partnership
This summer marked a major milestone for labor standards in Minnesota, with the first-ever felony wage theft conviction in the state. Unions are the first line of defense against the scourge of wage theft, and DC 82 used its power to help fight for the workers who were robbed by this bad actor. And our fighting paid off. A felony conviction was secured; a rare and meaningful outcome in a system where wage theft is too often treated like a paperwork issue instead of the serious crime it is. This ruling is a victory for workers and a clear signal that wage theft will not be tolerated in our industries.
Since April, the Service Department has remained hard at work at the bargaining table. Our teams successfully reached agreements for Metro Paint, Glazing, and Drywall Finishing. We’ve also ratified agreements with the City of Minneapolis, Minneapolis Park Board, HCMC, MBC, City of Saint Paul, Saint Paul Public Schools, Arena Companies, and Western Wisconsin Paint and Drywall agreements.
Out in Montana, we’ve negotiated strong contracts with MT Industrial, Clean Cut Painters, Helena Public Schools, and the Montana Department of Transportation.
We’ve made exciting progress organizing as well, welcoming Hallmark Glass and FG Glass as newly signed shops, with two additional paint shops close to joining our union family.
While we’ve made great strides, our work isn’t finished. Efforts continue to get all non-association contractors in the metro area signed to a new agreement. We’re also in the process of finalizing the Stripping Contractors Agreement.
These wins are the result of collective action, persistent outreach, and the trust our members place in the union to protect their rights and raise standards across every trade we represent. We thank all our stewards, members, and staff who continue to push this work forward.
TADD TRATAR
Business Representative Locals 386, 1962, and 1922
My name is Tadd Tratar, and I am the new Business Representative for Locals 386, 1962, and 1922 as of June 1, 2025. I am a drywall finisher by trade and have been in the union for around 13 years now. I started as an apprentice and worked my way up through our program. I spent most of my career as a foreman for a company called Pinnacle Wall Systems. About 3 years ago, I received a letter in the mail about an organizer boot camp and thought I would give it a shot. I ended up getting hired by DC 82 as an organizer back in February of 2023 and organized for around two and a half years before becoming the Business Representative.
I was privileged to shadow Craig Peck for a few months, who was very knowledgeable and did a great job of bringing me around to introduce me to the contractors and all the members working for our inside agreements (Park Board, HCMC, City of Minneapolis, Mac. MPLS Housing, etc.). I was also privileged enough to sit next to him and watch him do negotiations for all of those inside agreements along with our metro painting and drywall agreements. Afterwards, he showed me how to do allocations with our membership and transfer that onto the wage sheets. I have a lot to learn, but I have a great team around me to help me out when needed.
When it comes to work, it seems like we are starting to finally pick up. We are starting to get some phone calls from contractors looking for both painters and tapers recently. That being said, if you are out of work please call me at 612-868-2227 and get on the out of work list. We had this year’s apprenticeship graduation in June and it was cool to see and meet our apprentices graduate and take the next step with their careers in the union. I look forward to meeting you all eventually, and I want to say it’s an honor to be your Business Representative.
In Solidarity,
Tadd Tratar
JON PIETZ
Business Representative for Local 1324
Busy Season, Bright Future
Spring and summer brought a strong wave of activity across our local. Work has been steady, job sites are busy, and our ranks continue to grow. We’ve welcomed many new members into Local 1324, including a new group of apprentices who began classes this fall. Welcome to all the newcomers!
On the contract front, we’re proud to report that negotiations for several contracts have been completed. New three-year agreements for the Twin Cities Glaziers, Rochester Glaziers, and St. Paul School District Glaziers have all been ratified and are now in effect as of June 2, 2025. In addition, the Glassworkers’ wage allocations were finalized for the same effective date. We’re also excited to welcome Hallmark Glazing and FG Glass as the newest signatory contractors in Local 1324.
This summer was busy with union events and celebrations as well. Congratulations to the 2025 graduates of the DC 82 Apprenticeship Program and to the high school students who completed their CTE program. The labor movement is strong because our people are strong, and we’re excited to educate the next generation of leaders and bring them into the fray.
Our annual DC 82 Picnic took place on Saturday, June 28th—a great day for members and their families to relax, reconnect, and celebrate our shared union bond. Thank you to all who attended and helped make it a success.
As fall continues, please continue taking advantage of upgrade trainings and certification opportunities. Staying current keeps you competitive on the job and qualifies you for STAR. We hope everyone enjoyed this year’s STAR event, and we can’t wait to see everyone again next year.
DC 82 members and their families at our Annual Picnic at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds.
JACK CARLSON
Business Representative, Local 106 Duluth and surrounding areas
Greetings to all our IUPAT siblings. In the northern part of the state, things started off a bit slower than we would all have liked, but I am happy to report that our lengthy bench has been clearing off and most of our members are back on the tools! The road ahead is still a bit rocky and there may be a few speed bumps, but they are meant to be driven over as we too will push on!
The forecast from this summer and into winter is looking better and better; those projects that were slow to get off the ground are now starting to pick up. This puts us in a good spot for work this winter for our crafts. Which has been historically slow, and this may be a good winter for us to remain busy. From what end users I have spoken with, the year 2025 is going to end well, and the year 2026 is going to be a good year for work.
Local 106 does not have any more open contracts for this year. This gives us a good opportunity to get out and into the streets to organize the unorganized! We have had several lengthy conversations that will hopefully lead to several new contractors joining our Local 106 ranks by the year’s end.
This brings me to a very important point that I want to express to our membership: if you want to learn how to start a business or develop within the company you are currently working with, please reach out to our local offices. We have lots of resources available to help guide you into your future! While organizing outside of our ranks is very important, it is equally important to not overlook those within the IUPAT family who would like to grow from within our membership.
As always, you are our eyes and ears when Pat and I are not able to make it to every job. If you see something or a potential new contractor, please let us know. Local 106 is a large jurisdiction, and we depend on your help to tip us off to new targets.
Please try and make it to one of the upcoming local union meetings, which are held on the second Wednesday of the month.
To end with a quote from a great man:
“The Labor Movement was the principal force that transformed misery and despair into hope and progress.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
Fraternally,
Jack Carlson
Business Representative Local 106
President of the District Council 82
SCOTT PARKER
Business Representative for Locals 681 & 2002
Local 681 volunteering with Tee it up for the Troops. The union has worked with them every year for the past six years.
Rochester Construction Update
Work continues to be plentiful in Rochester, with all contractors currently hiring. Several major developments are underway, signaling strong growth and consistent demand across the region.
Demolition is complete at both the Ozmun buildings and Lourdes High School, which are now cleared sites. Two previously vacant Mayo Clinic lots are being transformed into new parking ramps to reduce future congestion and support expanding infrastructure.
A $25 million remodel is in progress on the east side of the Gonda Building to create a temporary entrance to Mayo facilities. Once completed, the west side of the Gonda entrance will close, and the Damon Parking Ramp will be demolished to make way for future development.
Local contractors are actively bidding on several new projects with Gilbane, Knutson, and McGough. Since March 1st, we’ve successfully placed 14 new apprentices and journey workers into LU 681. Although persistent rain has delayed some progress, there is still a high volume of work available. Contractors are currently awaiting the walkthrough for upcoming summer school painting projects.
The Southeastern Minnesota Building Trades recently hosted a cookout at the Rochester Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), a major two-year project valued at $50 million and led by Adolfson & Peterson (A&P). A&P is also managing the new parking ramp at St. Marys and the $15 million Rapid Transit project on 2nd Street.
Other major projects include:
- Gonda 19 Remodel – $18 million
- Amazon Distribution Center in Stewartville – $46 million
With strong momentum and continued project starts, the outlook remains positive for Rochester’s construction sector.
TERESA ELLIS
Business Representative for Local 880
Most of our trades are maintaining a steady, even pace. Our sign industry members have steady work as our contractors continue business as usual. Print and display work is also progressing, with some of our members securing employment with print companies. Process Displays in New Hope is hiring, and five of our members have started working there this year.
The tradeshow industry has been a bit slower than normal; however, you can rest assured that your union is working to fill the gap. We’ve recently signed a new contractor, Purple Tally Productions, a local contractor based in Bloomington. As most tradeshow contractors are out of state, this is a big win for our union and the local economy. We already have projects coming up with Purple Tally, and we are working on signing more contractors to our union. Work is expected to pick up in the fall, and I look forward to giving more updates in the next edition of the newsletter.
On the training side, tradeshow training classes will be available starting this fall. You can sign up for classes through UNITE when they are available. Taking a training class is a great way to keep your skills up-to-date and stay competitive in our industry.
With new contractors and more projects, Local 880’s outlook remains steady and promising for the coming months.
ART HILL
CORE Director
DC 82 CORE Committees – Quarterly Report
CORE Committee Forum Planning:
I am continuing to work with all CORE Committee chairs to organize a CORE Committee Forum. While the format and structure are still being developed, the goal remains to create an engaging and informative space that uplifts our union values, promotes member involvement, and highlights the important work happening across our committees. More details to come as the planning progresses.
Women’s CORE Committee:
The Women’s Committee is developing a mentorship program aimed at supporting our sisters in the trades—both apprentices and journeypersons. This program will focus on providing guidance, peer support, and leadership development. They are also preparing for participation in the annual Mud Run event taking place toward the end of July. Additional details on both initiatives will be shared as they are finalized.
Latino CORE Committee:
Due to current national immigration-related concerns, the Latino Committee has shifted to Zoom-based meetings. Many of our Latino members have expressed fear about physically entering the union hall, given the threat of ICE activity and growing tension around immigration enforcement under the current administration. Chair Gracia also represented DC 82 at the LCLAA Convention:
DC 82 members and staff at the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) Convention.
Black CORE Committee (BCC):
The BCC continues its intentional outreach to Black members, focusing on checking in, re-engaging members in union meetings and organizing efforts, and providing community support and solidarity. This year’s CBTU Conference was particularly powerful, centered around the urgent political climate and the need for Black labor leaders to respond to escalating threats from the current administration. BCC and CBTU-MN hosted a table at the Juneteenth celebration, which generated strong interest in union membership. We are actively seeking pathways to bring these interested individuals into the Painters Union, though employment placement remains a current challenge.
Retirees Committee:
Ongoing conversations with Retirees Committee Chair A. Hansen focused on reimagining the purpose and structure of this committee. We’re working to ensure it provides space for engagement, storytelling, mentorship, and action. More updates will be available soon.
LGBTQ+ CORE Committee:
I’m currently coordinating a meeting with one of our members to begin shaping the direction of the LGBTQ+ Committee. This will be an important step toward building inclusive spaces for all members within our union. More to come as this conversation develops.
Closing Thoughts:
There’s a lot happening across our committees and within our communities. Despite the uncertainty and challenges we’re facing politically and socially, CORE continues to lead with solidarity, care, and collective strength. Thank you to all committee chairs and active members for your continued work and vision.
I would also like to thank all the DC 82 members who continue showing up in solidarity—your presence at meetings and events like our Community Day of Action has not gone unnoticed. The union is only as strong as its members, and you make us strong. Keep showing up and staying involved, it matters!
SHAWN THEIS
Director of Organizing
The residential construction market has seen steady growth for an extended period of time. There are no signs of it stopping, particularly the construction of single family homes. We used to be strong in the residential market until contractors and members shifted focus in the 1980s to a growing commercial market. It is time for us to put a new focus into this market. Nationally, the IUPAT at the General Convention last August passed Resolution 3. The resolution put forth a national effort to gain market share in single family housing as well as apartments.
We have been putting in a larger effort to talk with these contractors that are doing houses. There have been many good conversations and interest from these contractors to become a signatory contractor. We have had contractors coming in almost weekly to learn about what it would take to start. Because we’re working to grow this market, we have more flexibility in shaping residential contracts. This spring saw the signing of a new residential paint contractor from the east side of the metro area. There are conversations with contractors from all regions of our District Council about getting into the residential market and growing.
We can grow from within this market as well with current members. Many of our current members began their careers in residential work. This sector offers a strong entry point for new businesses. You can have a small company and grow sustainably, taking the time to learn the business side of construction and not grow too big too fast.
FTI-UM and LMCI offer a few training courses for developing new contractors. We recently held an Estimating Essentials training. This class was a beginner’s guide to learning what was involved in putting a bid together. It is more than time and materials. This is one of three parts of this training series. It will be held again with enough interest from members and contractors.
If you would like to explore the idea of starting your own residential company, let me or any of the organizers know. We can discuss what it would take for you to start.
TONY MCGARVEY
Director of Government Affairs
If you’ve heard this before, stop me…
“Why do a bunch of Construction Workers need a Government Affairs Department? Because every time elected officials meet, they are either making new rules or changing old ones… and Working People need friends in the room when that happens.”
Working People will be hard pressed to find as good a friend as we had in Minnesota House Speaker, Melissa Hortman. Regardless of your political leaning, Representative Hortman “got us.” Her father owned John’s Auto Parts in Blaine, MN, and she grew up working there in the Auto Salvage yard, alongside people just like you and me. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts (magna cum laude), majoring in philosophy and political science, from Boston University in 1991, a Juris Doctor (cum laude) from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1995, and a Master’s in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School in 2018. The thing that always struck me about Melissa Hortman was her determination to serve Minnesotans. She ran for state representative for the first time in 1998 and then again in 2002 and was unsuccessful both times, but as they say, the 3rd time’s a charm and she finally won her election in 2004.
Rising up through the ranks of the Minnesota House’s DFL Caucus, she finally won the Speakership in 2018, when she successfully led the effort to win Democratic control of the Minnesota House. During her time in the legislature, she was a part passing many bills that funded many projects that put many of our members to work. She had our backs, and she will be missed. Finally, as anyone who knows any elected official will understand, the job of running for office takes a lot of support and patience from your family. Melissa’s husband Mark was her strongest supporter. If you’ve lived in Minnesota for any period during the last 20 years, together, Melissa & Mark Hortman worked tirelessly to improve conditions for working families across the state.
I want to take a moment to make you aware of an effort we at DC 82 are a part of as members of the Minnesota Building Trades: The Minnesota Building Trades, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Ribfest.
As a member of District Council 82, you are a member of the AFL-CIO, as well as the Minnesota Building Trades Division of the AFL-CIO. In 2021, the Minnesota Building Trades became a “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Organization.” “The mission of Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is to establish and sustain a comprehensive community and corporate support network that connects and coordinates agencies, organizations, and resources to meet the needs of Minnesota’s military veterans, service members, and families in all military branches.” In 2023, we held the first Minnesota Building Trades “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Ribfest,” intending to make it an annual event. September 13th, 2025 was the 3rd annual Minnesota Building Trades’ Ribfest at the 34th Infantry Division, “Red Bull” Headquarters, in Arden Hills, MN.
Through our annual Rib & Chicken BBQ competition, Ribfest, we’ve raised nearly $100,000 to support Minnesota National Guard families, as well as support for service members transitioning out of the military hoping to find careers in the building trades.
When a Minnesota National Guard Member is deployed, anywhere in the world, they can rest assured that whatever may happen at home while they’re gone, a water heater goes out, their car breaks down, any kind of emergency or repair, this fund exists to provide their family with some of the resources needed to solve the problem.
We hope everyone who volunteered, participated, or attended this event had a great time for a good cause.
Tony McGarvey
JOHN BURCAW
Director of Academic Education, Chief Administrative Officer
Helping Our Union Grow
The Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest plays a vital role in the growth of our Union. While most are aware of the high-quality apprenticeship and continuing education programs offered, it’s important to note that these programs have been incredibly successful, instilling confidence in the quality of education we provide and the future of our Union.
Several years ago, the FTIUM Board deliberately employed a full-time recruiter with a focus on outreach and enrollment for apprenticeships among diverse populations. Fast forward to today, and our recruiting efforts are now led by Jordan Bremseth, who has expanded our work to include over fifty FTIUM Student Ambassadors. These ambassadors join Mr. Bremseth as he attends more than 100 outreach events annually. By leveraging a diverse group of current students and recent graduates, we are implementing an effective peer-to-peer recruiting model that has been well-received while simultaneously developing the next generation of leaders. Mr. Bremseth maintains a list of individuals actively seeking opportunities in the finishing trades. These individuals have all visited the FTIUM, participated in a tour, and, most importantly, received career consultations designed to help them determine the career path they want to pursue.
A program we are incredibly proud of is our high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, Finishing Trades Academy by FTIUM. This program is led by our instructor, Phil O’Neill, who holds both Academic and Behavior Strategist (ABS) and Construction Careers and Technical Education (CTE) licensure. With Mr. O’Neill’s leadership, a structured, semester-long program was designed to introduce high school seniors to the finishing trades and provide foundational pre-apprenticeship instruction. Students receive hands-on training in each of FTIUM’s registered apprenticeship crafts. The curriculum also integrates employability skills, including resume development, financial literacy, effective communication, and team building.
The Finishing Trades Academy program targets students from historically underrepresented communities, with more than 95 percent identifying as Black, Indigenous, or people of color. Most students are referred by public school partners who would not otherwise have access to career-connected learning in the trades. Many are off-track to graduate before joining the program. Through partnerships with school districts and culturally responsive instruction, FTIUM helps students meet high school graduation requirements while gaining exposure to viable, long-term career pathways. The program operates as a modern, school-based pre-apprenticeship and has consistently achieved a 100% high school graduation rate among its participants. In addition to program completion success, roughly 25% of graduates have started an apprenticeship.
FTIUM holds contracts with St. Paul Public Schools, the 916 Intermediate School District, Brooklyn Center Community Schools, and Paladin Career and Technical High School, among others. We have maintained a 100% retention rate for these young learners over the past several semesters and have recently placed five students in apprenticeships from our most recent academic year. We are proud of the engaging learning environment that encourages students to participate.
We also offer a 5-week worker readiness program called FTIUM PREP —Preparing for Real Equitable Prosperity. The program is designed to support underserved communities, including people of color, Indigenous, refugees and immigrants, veterans, women, justice-impacted, and youth aged 18-24, in accessing living wage career pathways in the finishing trades. By collaborating with community-based organizations and employers, we recruit and engage participants, orienting them to the career pathways available through construction and manufacturing trades and provide enabling ‘wrap-around’ services in career counseling, barrier removal (i.e. transportation), and other services that facilitate worker-readiness and have proven to be successful at ensuring long-term positive outcomes for participants.
FTIUM’s PREP provides an on-ramp and pipeline into apprenticeship training in high-demand trades, with a focus on women, Black, and Hispanic youth from underserved areas of St. Paul, and the Karen (Burmese refugee) populations. Through strategic partnerships with community based organizations, we’ve built strong referral and recruitment pipelines into our training programs.
Our FTIUM PREP Program is typically offered twice a year, with completion dates often early in the spring or summer, aligning with the typical increase in demand for new apprentices during our ‘busy’ season. Our PREP program is fully funded through state grants, and success is measured by completion and subsequent placement into an apprenticeship. This last year, we placed approximately 40% of PREP participants.
In addition to recruitment and preparatory programs, the FTIUM actively participates in community-based programs such as Building Strong Communities, Lake Street Works, and the Goodwill Easter Seals Construction Training Program. These partnerships not only rely on the FTIUM for faculty to instruct their programs but also create a sense of connection and belonging, making participants feel part of a larger network. We also host the Minnesota Trades Academy (MTA) each summer and hire interns from the St. Paul Right Track and Minneapolis Step Up programs.
Lastly, the FTIUM is a degree-granting institution. We received accreditation from the Council on Occupational Education, allowing us to bestow an Associate of Applied Science in Construction Technologies. Our accreditation holds the FTIUM accountable to the Department of Education’s standards for post-secondary institutions. The degree program requires completion of one of our three-year apprenticeship programs, where students receive 45 college credits for the on-the-job learning portion of their education. They then complete five synchronous general education courses online to finish their two-year degree. This program is two-fold. First, it’s attractive to parents with college degree aspirations for their children; they can earn while they learn and obtain a degree without incurring debt, making apprenticeship trades more appealing. Thanks to scholarships, most students typically pay no more than $150 per course. Secondly, the degree program aims to attract skilled professionals from the field to the front office, where they will be involved in estimating, project management, and other roles within our construction firms.
We hope this paints a clear picture of the work performed by FTIUM to attract, recruit, and train diverse populations in careers in the finishing trades. The result of our work has led to a student body that is more than 50% Black, Indigenous, female, or people of color. Our mission, after all, is to develop professional tradespeople, advance their skills, and certify their qualifications. Our diverse and inclusive programming offers lucrative and exciting career pathways for high school students, seasoned professionals, and everyone in between, making you feel included and part of a larger community.
Terry Nelson, members of the Primacy Strategy Group, and guests at the Dedication and Naming Ceremony of the Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest (FTIUM) Training Facility. The FTIUM Training Facility was dedicated in his honor this summer.
Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Jeff Stark with Terry Nelson at the Dedication and Naming Ceremony of the Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest (FTIUM) Training Facility. The FTIUM Training Facility was dedicated in Terry Nelson’s honor this summer.
Start getting care with TEAM
the FTIUM Care Team
In our first year, the FTIUM Care Team received hundreds of visits. We are proud to offer our eligible members free mental health services and much more.
None of us have to go it alone.
We’re so pleased many members and staff used the Care Team this past winter.
Depression, anxiety, and relationship issues are still the most common topics on Care Team calls, but the program offers many other services, and we want to make sure you know about them.
Some of the counseling that’s lesser-used but just as critical include:
- Anger management
- Alcohol- and other substance-related issues
- Workplace stress
- Medical-related stress
- Gambling help
- Financial issues
- Emotional regulation
We also have a nurse case manager who can help you with non-mental health-related issues, such as:
- Provider questions
- Musculoskeletal issues
- Neurological issues
- Patient representative
If you want nutrition and wellness services, we have you covered there, too. The FTIUM Care Team can help connect you with eating disorder specialists and general help if you’re looking for a healthier diet or lifestyle.
Our Care Coordinators can help you with:
- Substance-related provider resources
- Coverage claim concerns
- Domestic violence resources
- Housing/homelessness resources
- Legal resource referrals in collaboration with CLC
- Medical records assistance
- Transportation resources
- And much more.
The FTIUM Care Team is 100% confidential, completely free, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If you see a DC 82 brother or sister struggling or behaving outside their norm, please contact the FTIUM Care Team. We look out for each other. That’s the union difference – that’s solidarity.
Welcome, New Members!
Daniel Alvardo Rodriguez
Jose Banales Pina
Rudy Boone
Anthony Briseno
Ariel Burnevik
Ayden Casas
Omar Castro Velez
Vladimir Chernyy
Nathan Conlin
Enrique De Haro
Anderson Falla Lopez
Christopher Fercho
Kaitlyn Froelke
Raul Guzman-Jimenez
Dah Htoo
Miguel Huezo Hernandez
Elijah Jones
John Kiritschenko
Michael Klein
Brett Kretschmar
Ernesto Landaverde
Elizabeth Lanners
Saul Lopez Mozo
Luis Maldonado Velasco
Francisco Mariaca Orozco
Jesus Mendoza
Pedro Mendoza
Joshua Miller
Clarence Moen
Luie Moo
Johnathan Moore
Eh Htel Na
Richard Perez Avendano
Luis Perez Robles
Gregorio Rivera-Arroyo
Cody Schwan
Ve Ah Ree Shar
Christopher Smith
Grand Sport
Joshua Sujo
Jayson Thornell
Deklan Warren
Luke Hanna
Carter Johnson
Nathan Kingbird
Taylor Maki
Preston Strang
Kody Zahurones
Saul Alvear
Stephen Arnold
Jeremy Bickerstaff
Jamie Brown
Arturo Chavez
Vincent De La Vega
Charles Dingmann
Julian Dixon
Marco Encarnacion
Charles Erickson
Krista Ferris
Brandon Floding
Fermin Galaviz-Garcia
Christopher Gavin
Gustavo Gomez
Luis Gonzalez
Allen Greenslade
Dannes Gualagchuco
Jose Guillermo
Ricardo Hernandez-Ortiz
Brandon Hoen
Lucas Janzen
Michael Kaukola
Nathan Kessel
Michael Korbel
Tyler Lancaster
Miguel Leal
Aidan Lingasin
Andy Madline
Ryan Mckinley
Ronald Mclane
Dustin Megard
Anthony Mitchell
Levi Morales
Jesus Mujica Rojas
Quy Nguyen
Justyn Parker
Gabriel Perez Nampula
Chris Poling
Robert Powell
Joshua Rendon
Nathan Ritzer
Dylan Rue
Armando Sanchez Rodriguez
Luke Schaller
Alan Slobodianik
Raymond Smith
Kinseth Sorlien
Austin Strang
Michael Tracy
Mario Vazquez Garcia
Houa Xiong
Kelsey Yunker
Cameron Asher
Michael Blanchard
Brett Boyd
Andrew Chilson
Robert King
Matthew Krause
Crescencio Mariano Vazquez
Juvenal Mariano Vazquez
Darrin Otterbein
Christopher Reimers
Richard Stanley
Tyler Stroud
Lamar Aaron
Benjamin Adams
Tre’vionne Allen
Evan Bentley
Timothy Brekkestran
Lamonte’ Brown
Tyler Engstrom
Crystal Friedman
Halon Hackett
John Johnson
Ronnell Johnson
Steven Killen
Jordan Lindsey
Luis Lopez Rendon
Seth Messerschmidt
Keon Owens
Meghan Owens
Norma Penaloza Morocho
Zachary Petzel
D’angelo Raymond
Laura Shulca
Jake Spolar
Robert Tossey
Santiago Tovar
Hunter Babcock
Akahi Bailey
Jeremy Bauernfeind
Jared Bistodeau
Michael Bloomer
Justin Bolander
Evan Brenna
Mathew Budde
Justin Calle Romero
David Canales
Alan Chuy Gonzalez
Josue Chuy Gonzalez
Geoffery Crowson
Matthew Dexter
Kyle Doten
Charles Elliott
Zachary Ericson
Joshua Fabos
Jack Genosky
Nyuot Giek
Adam Gonzales
Eric Groff
Ben Hallin
Mathew Hatch
Zachary Haupers
Brenna Hoffman
Kelton Hoglund
Antonio Jennic
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Congratulations on Your Retirement
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Robert Frost
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